Jeremiah 47
The Philistine city areas of Gaza and Ashkelon were ancient enemies of Israel. Jeremiah pronounces their just judgment for their history of defying the Lord. An eight-hundred-year history of opposition is now finally avenged. Indeed, the Lord is longsuffering. “O you, sword of the Lord, how long until you are quiet? , , , How can it be quiet seeing the Lord has given it a charge?” Clearly this passage proclaims the justice and faithfulness of the Lord. Clearly, Lord, You are longsuffering! But do not let me presume upon Your longsuffering such that I should, by my own imaginations, think that I will escape your judgments. You are faithful! I can only escape your judgments as I die with your Son upon the cross and am raised to walk in newness of life with Him! Keep me from self deception so that I may sow the crucified life and reap the life of the Spirit! O Longsuffering One, how I need Your Spirit! Indeed we serve a glorious King! Speak His glory to someone today!
--Pastor john
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